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Sharon Wanga

Lectures disrupted as university unions begin nationwide strike

Lectures in public universities across the country have been disrupted after the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) and the Kenya Universities Staff Union (KUSU) began a nationwide strike.

Lectures disrupted as university unions begin nationwide strike

Gates Foundation urges increased global health spending to avert malnutrition crisis

Gates Foundation urges increased global health spending to avert malnutrition crisis

Kenyan Jean Njeri appointed UN lead in Guyana

Kenyan Jean Njeri appointed UN lead in Guyana

Noise pollution in residential places will not be allowed, warns Duale

Noise pollution in residential places will not be allowed, warns Duale

Sossion blames school fires on substandard structures

According to Sossion, the lack of accountability for school capitation funds has damaged the sector.

Sossion blames school fires on substandard structures

Ruto appoints committee to review university funding model

President William Ruto has appointed a national committee to review the new university funding model.

Ruto appoints committee to review university funding model

Ailing education sector, two years into Kenya Kwanza administration

Two years after President William Ruto assumed office, Kenya's education sector continues to grapple with challenges ranging from teacher strikes and confusion over the academic calendar.

Ailing education sector, two years into Kenya Kwanza administration

Nakuru County officials on EACC radar over sports kits fraud

According to the Commission, some 20 officials are accused of defrauding the county by using proxy companies.

Nakuru County officials on EACC radar over sports kits fraud

Adani in talks with KETRACO, says Chirchir

Transport CS Chirchir said the Indian conglomerate, Adani is negotiating to build electricity transmission lines.

Adani in talks with KETRACO, says Chirchir

Athi Water Works Development agency ranked second best parastatal

The Athi Water Works Development Agency has been ranked the second-best parastatal in the country.

Athi Water Works Development agency ranked second best parastatal

Mt Kenya MPs endorse Kindiki as their link to Ruto

Section of Mt Kenya MPs resolve to back Interior CS Kithure Kindiki as the region’s ‘kingpin’, say he will serve as their nexus to National government.

Mt Kenya MPs endorse Kindiki as their link to Ruto

Ruto launches yet another attempt to clean up Nairobi River

President William Ruto warns public entities, including those in the manufacturing sector, against polluting rivers; vows to convert Nairobi River’s status.

Ruto launches yet another attempt to clean up Nairobi River

Ministry begins mandatory safety inspection of schools

Education ministry, other agencies to conduct mandatory inspection of all public and private schools countrywide to assess compliance levels, CS Ogamba says.

Ministry begins mandatory safety inspection of schools

Kenya confirms fifth Mpox case

The case involves a 29-year-old woman from Mombasa, a resident of the VOK area.

Kenya confirms fifth Mpox case

Sifuna: Why I didn't go for ODM deputy leader post

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has explained why he chose not to pursue the position of deputy leader in the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party.

Sifuna: Why I didn't go for ODM deputy leader post

EACC begins probe to recover grabbed public land in Kericho

EACC has initiated investigations to recover six parcels of public land in Kericho, allegedly grabbed by private developers.

EACC begins probe to recover grabbed public land in Kericho

KEWOPA condemns killing of Ugandan athlete Cheptegei, calls for investigation

Kenya Women Parliamentary Association has condemned the killing of Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei and called for a thorough investigation into the incident.

KEWOPA condemns killing of Ugandan athlete Cheptegei, calls for investigation

EACC probing three Makueni county workers for working two jobs

EACC investigating three Makueni County Public Service Board members for allegedly holding two jobs in government and earning salaries for both.

EACC probing three Makueni county workers for working two jobs

How digitisation spurs economic growth in Estonia

Estonia's identification system relies on three main components; a single electronic identity, interoperability system, and a framework of individual trust.

How digitisation spurs economic growth in Estonia

Devolution under threat, claims Kajiado Deputy Governor

Kajiado Deputy Governor Martin Moshisho claims that devolution is under threat from the national government.

Devolution under threat, claims Kajiado Deputy Governor

Why KNUT and KUPPET differed on teachers' strike

KNUT has explained its decision to withdraw from a strike notice issued simultaneously with the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET).

Why KNUT and KUPPET differed on teachers' strike

Kenyans are politically overrepresented, says Ekuru Aukot

Thirdway Alliance Party Leader Ekuru Aukot has criticised the current state of government appointments, claiming that leaders overrepresent Kenyans.

Kenyans are politically overrepresented, says Ekuru Aukot

Inaugural NGO awards to honour humanitarian efforts

The inaugural Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) Awards will be held in Nairobi on November 29, to honor outstanding contributors from various organisations.

Inaugural NGO awards to honour humanitarian efforts

Court temporarily halts teachers' strike

Labour court temporarily halts teachers strike in a case filed by the Teachers Service Commission; case to be mentioned on September 5

Court temporarily halts teachers' strike

Kenya lags in attaining two-thirds gender rule 14 years later

As Kenya celebrates 14 years since the promulgation of the 2010 constitution, the gender principle is yet to be attained, experts say.

Kenya lags in attaining two-thirds gender rule 14 years later

Salim Swaleh pleads for forgiveness

Former Director of Press Service at the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary Salim Swaleh gone viral apologising to his former boss for his involvement in a fraud cases.

Salim Swaleh pleads for forgiveness

12,958 lodge complaints over university funding categorisation

Of the categorized applicants, 12,958 have lodged appeals for re-categorization.

12,958 lodge complaints over university funding categorisation

No money to recruit JSS teachers, says Treasury CS Mbadi

Treasury reveals there is no money to employ Junior Secondary School(JSS) teachers amidst the looming nationwide strike.

No money to recruit JSS teachers, says Treasury CS Mbadi

Ruto to officially launch Raila's candidacy for AU Commission Chair

President William Ruto is set to formally launch the candidacy of Raila Odinga for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship ahead of the February 2025 elections.

Ruto to officially launch Raila's candidacy for AU Commission Chair

Kenya's first female Attorney-General Dorcas Oduor sworn in

Dorcas Oduor and Beatrice Asukul sworn in as Attorney- General and EAC and Regional Development Affairs Cabinet Secretary respectively, at State House, Nairobi.

Kenya's first female Attorney-General Dorcas Oduor sworn in

ODM reiterates its position in opposition

ODM has reiterated its position in the newly formed broad-based government amidst speculations of it fully joining the government.

ODM reiterates its position in opposition

KAA to engage aviation workers ahead of planned strike

Kenya Airports Authority begins negotiations after receiving 7-day strike notice over Adani deal from Kenya Aviation Workers Union; measures are in place to avoid service disruption from Monday.

KAA to engage aviation workers ahead of planned strike

Kenya screens for Mpox as world declares public health emergency

Health CS Deborah Barasa confirms 12 people screened after first mpox case reported in Taita Taveta, 6 suspected cases test negative, as Ministry heightens surveillance.

Kenya screens for Mpox as world declares public health emergency

Ethiopia's Tsegay apologized, Kipyegon speaks on Paris Olympics Incident

Faith Kipyegon says she experienced a mix of emotions following her disqualification and subsequent reinstatement in the 5,000-meter final at the Paris 2024 Olympics

Ethiopia's Tsegay apologized, Kipyegon speaks on Paris Olympics Incident

CS Mutua requests aviation workers to call off planned JKIA strike

Labour CS Alfred Mutua appeals to Kenya Aviation Workers' Union to suspend planned strike over JKIA Adani deal, calls for dialogue to address grievances.

CS Mutua requests aviation workers to call off planned JKIA strike

CS Aden Duale: Finance must be Africa's priority in COP29 position paper

Environment and climate change Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has said climate finance for adoption, loss, and damage should meet regional needs ahead of Cop29.

CS Aden Duale: Finance must be Africa's priority in COP29 position paper

Businessman Jimi Wanjigi: My life is in danger

Businessman Jimi Wanjigi believes his life is in danger following a raid that took place at his house last Thursday.

Businessman Jimi Wanjigi: My life is in danger

Senate to hold special sitting to discuss Mwangaza's impeachment

Senate set to hold special sitting on August 14, 2024, to discuss Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza's impeachment; she is accused of abuse of office.

Senate to hold special sitting to discuss Mwangaza's impeachment

Tanzania hunting permits a threat to elephants in Amboseli

Elephants in the Amboseli Game Reserve face potential threats due to the hunting permits given yearly by the Tanzanian government.

Tanzania hunting permits a threat to elephants in Amboseli

EACC raises alarm over increase in number of imposters

EACC warns public over increasing number of fraudsters posing as its detectives, urge members of the public to report such suspicious activities.

EACC raises alarm over increase in number of imposters

Why EAC CS nominee Beatrice Asukul clarified her education qualifications

EAC Affairs CS nominee Beatrice Asukul says offering relief food to vulnerable households is not a sustainable model, suggests money can fund activities to boost food production.

Why EAC CS nominee Beatrice Asukul clarified her education qualifications

ODM wants arrested Nane Nane protesters freed

ODM demands immediate release of more than 70 Kenyans arrested during the Nane Nane march; Communications Director Etale says the Party values constitutional adherence.

ODM wants arrested Nane Nane protesters freed

LSK raises concerns over protest infiltrators

LSK and Police Reforms Group condemns abduction and use of force on protesters, ask police to protect protesters against interference by third parties.

LSK raises concerns over protest infiltrators

CBK introduces new changes to banknotes

CBK effects changes to Kenyan currency banknotes, to include Governor Kamau Thugge's signature, year of print and new security threads.

CBK introduces new changes to banknotes

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